The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Calais
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Calais will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 12 trains that leave Lille for Calais on Wed, Nov 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 92 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lille to Calais train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
844815 | On time 7:13 AM Lille Flandres | 1h16 | 8:29 AM Calais Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
7551 | On time 7:15 AM Lille-Europe | 0h28 | 7:43 AM Calais - Fréthun | 0 transfersDirect | |
844905 · 846545 | On time 7:40 AM Lille Flandres | 1h35 | 9:15 AM Calais Ville | 1 transfer | |
844817 | On time 8:13 AM Lille Flandres | 1h16 | 9:29 AM Calais Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
844411 | On time 8:55 AM Lille-Europe | 0h29 | 9:24 AM Calais - Fréthun | 0 transfersDirect | |
844819 | On time 9:13 AM Lille Flandres | 1h16 | 10:29 AM Calais Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
844821 | On time 11:13 AM Lille Flandres | 1h16 | 12:29 PM Calais Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
7265+ 844609 | On time 11:20 AM Lille-Europe | 1h23 | 12:43 PM Calais Ville | 1 transfer | |
7569 | On time 12:48 PM Lille-Europe | 0h28 | 1:16 PM Calais - Fréthun | 0 transfersDirect | |
844823 | On time 1:13 PM Lille Flandres | 1h16 | 2:29 PM Calais Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
844509+ 844615 | On time 2:50 PM Lille-Europe | 1h23 | 4:13 PM Calais Ville | 1 transfer | |
844825 | On time 3:13 PM Lille Flandres | 1h16 | 4:29 PM Calais Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille to Calais
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF from Lille to Calais trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Lille and Calais from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lille to Calais

When departing from Lille, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Lille-Europe, Lille Flandres and Lille CHR. When arriving in Calais, you can end your route in train stations like Calais Ville and Calais - Fréthun.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lille-Europe, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Calais Ville, located 0.4 miles (695 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lille to Calais
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
- Ramps, restrooms.
- 144 places, covered
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with 24/7 access.
- Le Channel
- Au Cote d'Argent
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Meurice
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Balad'in free bus service connects to various parts of the city.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road leading to the station.
- Le Channel
- Restaurant du Golf
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel Meurice
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Eurostar check-in
- Hall 2: TGV and TER platforms
- Hall 3: parking and car rental services
- Bus: Line 1 from Calais city center
- Shuttle services available from Calais ferry terminal
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